Archive for May 5, 2011

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Mercury, the solar system’s innermost planet, reaches its greatest western elongation from the sun on Saturday, May 7. Because Mercury is farthest west of the sun at present, this world now rises into the morning sky before sunrise – but how much before depends on where you live on the globe.
The farther north you live, the closer Mercury rises to sunrise. The farther south you live, the greater the period of
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GREELEY, Colo. – A Fort Lupton man, who was found guilty at trial of sexually assaulting his step-granddaughter, was sentenced this morning to 30 years to life for his crimes.
On March 3, 2011, the defendant was found guilty of:
• Sexual Assault on a Child by a person in a position of trust- victim under the age of 15 (F3)
• Sexual Assault on a Child by a person in a position of trust as a pattern of abuse (SE)
• Promotion of Obscenity to a Minor (F6)
According to police reports, the
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Berthoud Police Beat — April/May, 2011
Friday, April 1
Police came across an abandoned vehicle on Highway 56 near I-25 at 12:52 a.m. The vehicle appeared to be inoperative.
The Joe to Go building was shot with paint balls sometime during the previous night.
A large black dog was reported running loose near the Guaranty Bank but the officer was unable to locate the animal.
Police received a REDDI (Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately) report involving a red Dodge pickup truck
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It is teacher appreciation week in the Thompson School District and it was Teacher Appreciation night at the Thompson Board of Education meeting on Wednesday night. This recognition for teachers comes from students and plays to a packed house at the district headquarters. Each student had a rose to give to their teacher as Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Judy Skupa read quotes from the student's letters.
School: Berthoud High School
Student’s Name: Lauren
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